greek salad recipe

Greek Salad Recipe

This greek salad recipe is fresh, crisp, and full of classic Mediterranean flavors. Made with juicy cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese, it is an authentic greek salad recipe that is simple yet incredibly satisfying. This version follows a traditional greek salad recipe style without heavy dressing, making it one of the best greek salad recipe options for summer meals, light lunches, or as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish. Explore similar recipes like Greek Salad Recipe for any occasion.

greek salad recipe dreamlight valley
greek salad recipe dreamlight valley

Ingredients

  • 2 large English cucumbers
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ red bell pepper, sliced
  • ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
  • ½ cup pitted green olives, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, optional
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, diced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, for garnish

Directions

  • Prepare the cucumbers by peeling off a few strips of skin to create a striped look, then slice into bite-sized pieces. Place in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 10–15 minutes to remove excess moisture.
  • Rinse and drain the cucumbers thoroughly, allowing them to dry for another 10 minutes for extra crunch.
  • Cut the vegetables by slicing tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and olives into evenly sized pieces for a balanced chopped greek salad recipe texture.
  • Combine the salad base by adding cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, olives, and minced oregano to a large bowl.
  • Season and dress by sprinkling salt, black pepper, and cayenne, then tossing with red wine vinegar before slowly drizzling in olive oil.
  • Add the feta by gently folding in most of the diced feta cheese without breaking it.
  • Chill and serve by covering and refrigerating for 30–60 minutes, then tossing again and topping with remaining feta and oregano before serving.
greek salad recipe with chicken
greek salad recipe with chicken

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 30–50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4